3 - The Gender Equation

<p>This is the third episode of Let’s Talk Supply Chain’s brand-new show, Blended.</p> <p>Blended is all about opening up conversations and giving the mic to all of the underrepresented voices in our industry – women, the LGBTQIA community, people of colour, those with disabilities, whether they’re visible or hidden, and many more.</p> <p>Today in Episode 3, ‘The Gender Equation,’ we’re going to be exploring the different experiences that men and women have in their careers, the voices of conferences, why women have traditionally been pitted against other women, and how we can all work together to make meaningful change for the future.</p> <h2><strong>IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:</strong></h2> <p>[03.39] Introductions to our Blended panellists.</p> <ul> <li>Sofia Rivas Herrera – Airport industry data analyst, industrial engineer and supply chain ambassador</li> <li>Henrik Kofod-Hansen – Co-founder at novosensus</li> <li>Rashmeet Kaur – Supply chain consultant</li> <li>Jonathan Kempe – CEO and founder at Verifai</li> <li>Alison Cusack – Founder and principal lawyer at Cusack & Co Pty Ltd</li> </ul> <blockquote> <p>Why are we gatekeeping people’s passions? I just want to do what I love – and I don’t want to have to fight to do it.” Alison</p> </blockquote> <p>[14.46] What made Henrik write his paper “How a gender balance makes business better,” a summary of the findings and the groups reflections.</p> <ul> <li>Imposter syndrome – the potential causes, and its wide-reaching impact</li> <li>Rashmeet’s perspective on the gender equation in India</li> <li>Sophia’s take on culture and gender in Mexico</li> <li>The consequences of women starting a family</li> <li>Jonathan’s view on why employers need to get creative when looking to solve problems of gender balance in the workplace.</li> </ul> <blockquote> <p>“Good leaders acknowledge any stage of life, and give opportunities equally.” Jonathan</p> </blockquote> <p>[34.16] The age old issue of women being pitted against other women, and the panellists experiences.</p> <ul>